Before the Next Teardrop Falls 
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If he brings you happi- ness 
       G                 D
Then I wish you both the best 
          G
It's your happiness 
     A7              D   A7
That matters most of all 
          D                D7
But if he ever breaks your heart 
       G              D
If the teardrops ever start  
G
I'll be D there 
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Before the next teardrop falls   
 
CHORUS 
D7       G
 I'll be there 
     A7       D
Any- time you need me by your side 
   E7             A7
To dry away every teardrop that you cried 
      D               D7
If he ever leaves you blue 
         G             D
Just re- member I love you  
G        D
 I'll be there 
           A7            D7
Before the next teardrop falls 
 
Tho' it hurts to let you go 

Darling, I want you to know 

That I'll stand by you 

If ever you should call 

And if I should ever hear 

That he made you shed a tear 

I'll be there 

Before the next teardrop falls 
 
CHORUS 
G             D
 Yes, I'll be there 
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Before the next teardrop falls